St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 20.5% more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $96,376 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Salem
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Salem, OR
Compared to St. Cloud, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower