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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 34.6% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $49,079 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Salem
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Lakewood, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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