Schenectady, New York vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 10.1% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $110,108 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Salem
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Schenectady, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower