Brownwood, Texas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 44.2% more expensive than Brownwood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,113 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownwood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Brownwood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Salem
than in Brownwood, Texas
Brownwood, TX vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Brownwood, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher