Long Beach, Mississippi vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.1% more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $148,945 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Salem
than in Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Long Beach, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower