Cost of Living Calculator - Medford, Oregon vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 37.3% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $157,942 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Salinas
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Medford, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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