Cost of Living Calculator - Gardendale, Alabama vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.4% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,706 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Salem
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs Salem, OR
Compared to Gardendale, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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