Oak Grove, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 17.5% cheaper than Oak Grove, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,257 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Grove, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Oak Grove, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Salem
than in Oak Grove, Oregon
Oak Grove, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Oak Grove, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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