McAllen, Texas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.9% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,975 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Salem
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Mcallen, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher