Dayton, Ohio vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 44.0% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $151,224 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Salem
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Dayton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  458.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower