Cost of Living Calculator - Dunbar, West Virginia vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 32.1% more expensive than Dunbar, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,852 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Dunbar, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Dunbar, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Salem
than in Dunbar, West Virginia
Dunbar, WV vs Salem, OR
Compared to Dunbar, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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