Branson, Missouri vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 28.6% more expensive than Branson, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $123,497 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Branson, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Branson, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Salem
than in Branson, Missouri
Branson, MO vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Branson, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher