Salinas, California vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 27.2% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $36,406 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Medford
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Medford, OR
Compared to Salinas, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower