West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.3% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $81,558 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Salem
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Salem, OR
Compared to West Lafayette, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher