Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Connecticut vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 19.8% cheaper than Bethel, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $108,254 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Bethel, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Salem
than in Bethel, Connecticut
Bethel, CT vs Salem, OR
Compared to Bethel, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower

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