Lexington, South Carolina vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 10.2% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,931 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Salem
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lexington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower