Madras, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 20.3% more expensive than Madras, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $60,165 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Madras, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Madras, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Salem
than in Madras, Oregon
Madras, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Madras, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher