Ashland, Wisconsin vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 39.7% more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $69,850 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Salem
than in Ashland, Wisconsin
Ashland, WI vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Ashland, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher