Salem, Oregon vs. Port Angeles, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Angeles, Washington is 5.2% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,118 in Port Angeles, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Angeles, Washington is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Port Angeles
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Port Angeles, WA
Compared to Salem, Port Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher