Jefferson City, Tennessee vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.3% more expensive than Jefferson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $62,136 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Jefferson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Salem
than in Jefferson City, Tennessee
Jefferson City, TN vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Jefferson City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher