Texarkana, Texas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 31.3% more expensive than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,462 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Texarkana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Salem
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Texarkana, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower