Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.5% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,728 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Salem
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Erie, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower