Salem, Oregon vs. Port Orchard, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Orchard, Washington is 13.2% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $84,888 in Port Orchard, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Orchard, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Port Orchard
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Port Orchard, WA
Compared to Salem, Port Orchard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher