Ontario, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 19.3% cheaper than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $88,763 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Salem
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Ontario, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower