Tampa, Florida vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 1.3% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $113,558 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
17% cheaper in Salem
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Tampa, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower