Salem, Oregon vs. Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is 24.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,842 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Mount Pleasant, MI
Compared to Salem, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower