Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Happy Valley, Oregon


The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 25.1% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $56,165 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Happy Valley
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Carpinteria, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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