Brentwood, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 40.8% cheaper than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $117,265 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salem
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Brentwood, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower