Corvallis, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 6.1% cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,315 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Corvallis, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Salem
than in Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Corvallis, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower