Everett, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 19.1% cheaper than Everett, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,442 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Everett, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Everett, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Salem
than in Everett, Washington
Everett, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Everett, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower