Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,079 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Salem
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lancaster, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower