Salem, Oregon vs. Pacifica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacifica, California is 116.9% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $108,449 in Pacifica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacifica, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Pacifica
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Pacifica, CA
Compared to Salem, Pacifica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher

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