Denver, Colorado vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 19.9% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $180,282 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Salem
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Denver, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower