Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.9% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $111,913 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Salem
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lincoln, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower