Ferndale, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.7% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,251 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Salem
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Ferndale, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower