Beaverton, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 17.9% cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,986 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Salem
than in Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Beaverton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower