Salem, Oregon vs. Oak Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Harbor, Washington is 4.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $104,004 in Oak Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Oak Harbor
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Oak Harbor, WA
Compared to Salem, Oak Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher