Cottonwood, Arizona vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 0.6% cheaper than Cottonwood, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $74,563 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Cottonwood, Arizona
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Salem
than in Cottonwood, Arizona
Cottonwood, AZ vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Cottonwood, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% lower
      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)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower