Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.6% more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,822 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Salem
than in Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield, MA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Westfield, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower