Bothell, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 38.6% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,695 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Salem
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bothell, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower