Edmonds, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.3% cheaper than Edmonds, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,333 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Edmonds, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Edmonds, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salem
than in Edmonds, Washington
Edmonds, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Edmonds, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower