Salem, Connecticut vs. Garden Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 37.7% more expensive than Salem, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $68,873 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Salem, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Salem, Connecticut
Salem, CT vs. Garden_Grove, CA
Compared to Salem, Garden_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower