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Chubbuck, ID vs Salem, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Salem or is it cheaper to live in Chubbuck?
- Salem is 16.6% more expensive than Chubbuck.

Which city has more affordable housing, Salem or Chubbuck?
- Salem housing costs are 20.8% more expensive than Chubbuck housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chubbuck or is Health Care more affordable in Salem.
- Health related expenses are 13.8% less in Salem.
 Chubbuck, IDSalem, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.0100
 Food & Groceries91.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.8100
 Housing100.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$399,000$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock96.1100
 Miscellaneous91.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chubbuck    4 Reviews

We moved here two months ago and LOVE it! We feel like we moved into a Hallmark movie town. We came from a very over populated city and Chubbuck is a welcomed relief.   More

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Over 7 years ago

I have spent the night in Chubbuck several times and there is a HORRIBLE smell in the air each time. I was told that there is a fertilizer factory nearby that spews a  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved here from Boise area and boy what a difference - way too cold  More

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Reviews for Salem    37 Reviews

After reading the reviews here, I had to come write my own. The problem I had with most of the reviews is that most were very opinion-based and seemed to assume everyone  More

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Moved here approx. 4 years ago from SW Michigan, but I've lived in 9 other cities & 5 other states. Salem is a very manageable sized city, with tons of parks, diverse  More

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Over 5 years ago

I'm a native 5th generation Oregonian, so bear in mind that I was born with webs between my toes! Anyway, I used to think it rained too much when I was young. Then I  More

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