Sacramento, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 15.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $92,632 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Salem
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Sacramento, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower