Salem, Virginia vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 16.6% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,616 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Salem, OR
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Salem, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower