Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 37.9% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $60,873 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Salem
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Lake Forest, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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