Sonora, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 6.5% cheaper than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $46,758 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Sonora, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
29% cheaper in Salem
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Sonora, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower