Salem, Oregon vs. Shoreline, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shoreline, Washington is 55.2% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $117,934 in Shoreline, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shoreline, Washington is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Shoreline
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Shoreline, WA
Compared to Salem, Shoreline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher