Salem, Oregon vs. Durham, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, Maine is 1.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,879 in Durham, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, Maine is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
32% more expensive in Durham
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Durham, ME
Compared to Salem, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher