Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 360.6% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $230,322 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
834% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Salem, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  360.6% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,029.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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