Alvin, Texas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 9.1% more expensive than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,526 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Alvin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Salem
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Alvin, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher