Cost of Living Calculator - Astoria, Oregon vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 22.1% more expensive than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $104,980 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Salem
than in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, OR vs Salem, MA
Compared to Astoria, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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