Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $120,889 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Salem
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower