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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 42.5% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $28,735 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Salem
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Goleta, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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