Marion, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 9.2% more expensive than Marion, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $109,168 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Marion, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Salem
than in Marion, Oregon
Marion, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Marion, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher