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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 31.6% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $88,869 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Salem
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Carson, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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