Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 28.0% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,011 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Salem
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Scottsdale, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower