Aurora, Colorado vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.9% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,061 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Salem
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Aurora, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower