Alexandria, Virginia vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 27.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,134 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Salem
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Alexandria, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower