Berrien Springs, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 25.0% more expensive than Berrien Springs, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,514 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Berrien Springs, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Salem
than in Berrien Springs, Michigan
Berrien Springs, MI vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Berrien Springs, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher