Salem, Oregon vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 47.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $109,100 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Washington
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Salem, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher