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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.9% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $37,537 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Salem
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Compton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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