Orem, Utah vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 7.3% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $46,335 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Salem
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Orem, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower