Cost of Living Calculator - Garden Grove, California vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.5% cheaper than Garden Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $27,262 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Garden Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Salem
than in Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Garden Grove, 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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