Moses Lake, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 16.1% more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,465 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Moses Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Salem
than in Moses Lake, Washington
Moses Lake, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Moses Lake, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower