Salem, Oregon vs. Why, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Why, Arizona is 2.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,475 in Why, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Why, Arizona is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Why
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Why, AZ
Compared to Salem, Why is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher