Cost of Living Calculator - Abilene, Texas vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.1% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,565 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Salem
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs Salem, OR
Compared to Abilene, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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