Palm Springs, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 23.5% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $55,868 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Salem
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Palm Springs, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower