Cost of Living Calculator - Belton, Texas vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.8% more expensive than Belton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,889 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Belton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Belton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Salem
than in Belton, Texas
Belton, TX vs Salem, OR
Compared to Belton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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