South Bend, Indiana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 36.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,267 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Salem
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Salem, OR
Compared to South Bend, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher