Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 25.6% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,822 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Salem
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Salem, OR
Compared to Battle Creek, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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