Salem, Oregon vs. Edgewood, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edgewood, New Mexico is 4.1% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,949 in Edgewood, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edgewood, New Mexico is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Edgewood
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Edgewood, NM
Compared to Salem, Edgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher