Simi Valley, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 32.5% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $50,604 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Salem
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Simi Valley, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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