Grand Prairie, Texas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 1.3% more expensive than Grand Prairie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,643 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Grand Prairie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Salem
than in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, TX vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Grand Prairie, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower