West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 8.3% cheaper than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $91,674 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
33% cheaper in Salem
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to West Hartford, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower