Cost of Living Calculator - Grimes, Iowa vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 8.9% more expensive than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,150 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Salem
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Grimes, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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