Omaha, Nebraska vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 14.0% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $85,523 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Salem
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Omaha, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher