Baker City, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 30.1% more expensive than Baker City, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,057 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Baker City, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Baker City, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Salem
than in Baker City, Oregon
Baker City, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Baker City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower