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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 18.9% cheaper than Oakdale, California.

You would need a salary of $40,538 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Oakdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Salem
than in Oakdale, California
Oakdale, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Oakdale, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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