Salem, Oregon vs. Lawton, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawton, Oklahoma is 27.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,279 in Lawton, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawton, Oklahoma is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lawton
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Lawton, OK
Compared to Salem, Lawton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher