Salem, Oregon vs. University Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Park, Maryland is 42.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,191 in University Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in University Park
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. University Park, MD
Compared to Salem, University Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher