Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 16.1% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $79,738 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Salem
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Salt Lake City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower