Monrovia, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 39.2% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $27,955 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Salem
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Monrovia, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower