Salem, Oregon vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 236.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $168,213 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Beach, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
586% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Laguna Beach, CA
Compared to Salem, Laguna Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.4% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  635.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher