Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.1% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,457 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Salem
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Jersey City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% lower
      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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower