Salem, Oregon vs. Anacortes, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anacortes, Washington is 29.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,502 in Anacortes, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anacortes, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Anacortes
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Anacortes, WA
Compared to Salem, Anacortes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher