Durham, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.5% cheaper than Durham, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $70,475 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Durham, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Salem
than in Durham, Oregon
Durham, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Durham, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower