Chambersburg, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 18.1% more expensive than Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,581 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Salem
than in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Chambersburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower