Pocatello, Idaho vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 18.7% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $59,328 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Salem
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Pocatello, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower