Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Lake Forest, California


The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 61.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $120,776 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Salem, Lake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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