Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 22.4% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,788 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Salem
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Des Moines, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower

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