Anchorage, Alaska vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $93,572 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Salem
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Anchorage, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  22.5% lower
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