Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $124,053 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Salem
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Albuquerque, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower