Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 27.0% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,687 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Salem
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Fort Wayne, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower