Salem, New Jersey vs. Menifee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menifee, California is 53.1% more expensive than Salem, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $76,535 in Menifee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menifee, California is more expensive than Salem, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Menifee
than in Salem, New Jersey
Salem, NJ vs. Menifee, CA
Compared to Salem, Menifee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,055.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher