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


The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 65.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $124,380 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Sonoma, CA
Compared to Salem, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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