Salem, Oregon vs. Orange Beach, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange Beach, Alabama is 7.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $1,071,289 in Orange Beach, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange Beach, Alabama is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Orange Beach
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Orange Beach, AL
Compared to Salem, Orange Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher