Boise City, Idaho vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.1% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,948 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Salem
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Boise City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower