Menlo Park, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 71.2% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $46,139 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Salem
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Menlo Park, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower