Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 25.8% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $440,295 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Salem
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower