San Francisco, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 58.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $31,475 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Salem
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to San Francisco, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
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  Personal
  20.8% lower
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