Columbus, Ohio vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 18.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $94,815 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Salem
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Columbus, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher