Fairfield, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.4% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $90,753 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Salem
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Fairfield, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower