Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 15.7% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,823 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Salem
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Salem, OR
Compared to College Station, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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