Sparks, Nevada vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.5% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $44,252 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Salem
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Sparks, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower