Bernalillo, New Mexico vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 8.5% more expensive than Bernalillo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,237 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Bernalillo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Salem
than in Bernalillo, New Mexico
Bernalillo, NM vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bernalillo, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower