Lake Orion, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 2.5% cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $156,038 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Orion, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Lake Orion, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Salem
than in Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lake Orion, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower