Salem, Oregon vs. Malta, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malta, Montana is 23.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,422 in Malta, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malta, Montana is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Malta
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Malta, MT
Compared to Salem, Malta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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