Salem, Oregon vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 138.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $178,711 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Salem, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  64.6% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
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  Personal
  26.3% higher
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