Bastrop, Texas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 2.5% cheaper than Bastrop, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,762 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bastrop, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Bastrop, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Salem
than in Bastrop, Texas
Bastrop, TX vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bastrop, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower