Amarillo, Texas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 31.6% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,501 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Salem
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Amarillo, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher