Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, Vermont vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 6.2% more expensive than Chester, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $79,669 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Chester, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Salem
than in Chester, Vermont
Chester, VT vs Salem, OR
Compared to Chester, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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