Sweet Home, Oregon vs. Alturas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alturas, California is 16.4% cheaper than Sweet Home, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,724 in Alturas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sweet Home, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alturas, California is cheaper than Sweet Home, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Alturas
than in Sweet Home, Oregon
Sweet Home, OR vs. Alturas, CA
Compared to Sweet Home, Alturas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher