Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 322.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $633,984 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
678% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Salem, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  322.7% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  943.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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