Elma, Washington vs. Salem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Utah is 28.0% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,006 in Salem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Utah is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Salem
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs. Salem, UT
Compared to Elma, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower