Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 14.4% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $264,295 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Salem
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Grand Rapids, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower