Santa Rosa, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 27.8% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $50,514 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Salem
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Santa Rosa, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower