Gary, Indiana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 40.5% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $70,233 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in Salem
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Gary, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  502.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower