Pendleton, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 17.6% more expensive than Pendleton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $58,783 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pendleton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Pendleton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Salem
than in Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Pendleton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher