Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 36.9% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,449 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Salem
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Altoona, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower