Myrtle Creek, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 18.1% more expensive than Myrtle Creek, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $88,581 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Myrtle Creek, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Salem
than in Myrtle Creek, Oregon
Myrtle Creek, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Myrtle Creek, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower