Columbia, South Carolina vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 21.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,592 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Salem
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Columbia, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower