Middletown, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 0.9% cheaper than Middletown, California.

You would need a salary of $69,390 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Middletown, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Salem
than in Middletown, California
Middletown, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Middletown, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower