Salem, Oregon vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 76.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $132,202 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Salem, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher