Cost of Living Calculator - Brookdale, California vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 42.9% cheaper than Brookdale, California.

You would need a salary of $42,833 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Brookdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Salem
than in Brookdale, California
Brookdale, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Brookdale, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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