Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.7% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,001 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Salem
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Baton Rouge, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher