Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Arroyo Grande, California


The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 49.5% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $74,756 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Salem, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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