Salem, Oregon vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 20.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $119,971 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Salem, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher