Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.6% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $32,924 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Salem
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Scranton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower