Salem, Oregon vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 63.9% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $12,116 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Seattle
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Salem, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher