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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 53.9% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $46,105 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Salem
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Pacifica, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower

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