Salem, Oregon vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 54.6% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,295 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Benicia
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Salem, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher