Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Solvang, California


The cost of living in Solvang, California is 72.9% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $86,478 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Solvang
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Solvang, CA
Compared to Salem, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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