Pierre, South Dakota vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 20.5% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $90,353 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Salem
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Pierre, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower