Cost of Living Calculator - Arab, Alabama vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.1% more expensive than Arab, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $93,091 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Arab, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Arab, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Salem
than in Arab, Alabama
Arab, AL vs Salem, OR
Compared to Arab, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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