Whitefish, Montana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 19.8% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $58,537 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Salem
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Whitefish, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower