Cost of Living Calculator - Buena Park, California vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.5% cheaper than Buena Park, California.

You would need a salary of $49,903 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Buena Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Salem
than in Buena Park, California
Buena Park, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Buena Park, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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