Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Virginia vs Santa Paula, California


The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 55.0% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,506 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Santa Paula
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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