Bristol, Virginia vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 32.3% more expensive than Bristol, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $119,070 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Bristol, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Salem
than in Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, VA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bristol, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower