Salem, Oregon vs. Ashland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Oregon is 18.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $212,520 in Ashland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Ashland
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Ashland, OR
Compared to Salem, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher