Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 16.2% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Salem
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Harrisburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  450.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower