Salem, Oregon vs. Whittier, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whittier, California is 46.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $73,145 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Whittier
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Whittier, CA
Compared to Salem, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher