Cost of Living in Salem, Oregon

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Cost of Living	Salem, OR	United States
Overall	102	100
Food	103	100
Utilities	91	100
Miscellaneous	101	100

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Salem, OR is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Salem, OR is more expensive.

Overall, Salem, OR cost of living is 102.40.

Salem Cost of Living SperlingViews

Nice Salem: Salem is a nice city with very affordable cost of living. There is not too much recreation but if you like a quiet place, this is... (read more)We are moving to Salem: Hi, we are moving to Salem next year, sight unseen and I was wanting to know what parts of Salem are the good neighborhoods and where the bad neighborhoods are as we... (read more)The crime is a shame and homeless is over the top!: I live in Salem back in 85 to 87 also I was born there. The drugs were bad also the homeless was everywhere in the parks. I could just imagine how it is now. It is a... (read more)Have an opinion about Salem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salem Click Here

Salem General SperlingViews

re: Salem Rocks! - 12/24/2010: Reading some of these replies, I wonder which Salem they live in, because we've been here for about six years and love it. There may be a meth problem, but tell me one... (read more)Salem Rocks!: I moved to Salem in June 2010 with a friend. Unfortunately our friendship ended and I was'nt able to find a job so I had to move away with regret. I loved the 5 months I... (read more)small town with potential still hampered by sticks: I grew up in Salem. It's a small town at less than 150,000 people but feels much smaller for its lack of cohesiveness and overall vibe. The pros are that it's an... (read more)Have an opinion about Salem? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Salem Click Here