Alpine, New Jersey vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 69.6% cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $15,211 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Salem
than in Alpine, New Jersey
Alpine, NJ vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Alpine, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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