Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, Delaware vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 9.8% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $54,877 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Salem
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs Salem, OR
Compared to Dover, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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