Albany, Georgia vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 38.6% more expensive than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $69,283 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Albany, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Salem
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Albany, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher