Santa Ana, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.3% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $53,039 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Salem
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Santa Ana, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower