Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Garden Grove, California


The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 50.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $75,195 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Garden Grove
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Garden_Grove, CA
Compared to Salem, Garden_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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