Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 129.6% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $91,836 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.6% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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