Carmel, New York vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.9% cheaper than Carmel, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,564 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Carmel, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Salem
than in Carmel, New York
Carmel, NY vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Carmel, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower