Paw Paw, West Virginia vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 34.4% more expensive than Paw Paw, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,192 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Paw Paw, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Paw Paw, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Salem
than in Paw Paw, West Virginia
Paw Paw, WV vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Paw Paw, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower