Salem, Oregon vs. Moses Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moses Lake, Washington is 13.9% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,066 in Moses Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moses Lake, Washington is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Moses Lake
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Moses Lake, WA
Compared to Salem, Moses Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher