Molalla, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 17.4% cheaper than Molalla, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,723 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Molalla, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Molalla, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Salem
than in Molalla, Oregon
Molalla, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Molalla, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower