This index compares the relative cost of living in different locations. Using the United States as the base location (i.e. a value of 100), an index value of 120 means that the cost of living in that particular community is 20 percent higher than in the base location; a value of 94 indicates a more affordable location.
Location
Cost of Living Index
Salem OR
95
United States
100
Bakersfield, CA
101
Fresno, CA
104
Las Vegas, NV
104
Phoenix, AZ
104
Denver, CO
105
Modesto, CA
110
Sacramento, CA
111
Stockton, CA
111
Reno, NV
113
Riverside, CA
118
Ontario, CA
124
Seattle, WA
132
San Diego, CA
147
Los Angeles, CA
156
San Jose, CA
162
Unites States
100
Source: Sperling's BestPlaces (www.bestplaces.net), October 2007 data; the total of all cost of living categories is weighted as follows: 30% housing, 15% groceries, 10% transportation, 6% utilities, 7% health care, and 32% miscellaneous (clothing, services, entertainment); state and local taxes are not included. (as of May 2008)
This page was updated on: Sunday, September 28, 2008 8:32:49 PM
