Colstrip, Montana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 41.6% more expensive than Colstrip, Montana.

You would need a salary of $70,816 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Colstrip, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Colstrip, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Salem
than in Colstrip, Montana
Colstrip, MT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Colstrip, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower