Sweet Home, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 8.1% more expensive than Sweet Home, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $81,098 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sweet Home, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Sweet Home, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Salem
than in Sweet Home, Oregon
Sweet Home, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Sweet Home, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower