Birmingham, Alabama vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 35.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,635 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Salem
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Birmingham, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher