Salem, Oregon vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 13.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,093 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Salem, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  85.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher