Salem, Oregon vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 26.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,719 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Salem, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower