Santa Cruz, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 49.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $125,799 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Salem
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  49.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
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  Personal
  8.7% lower
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