Hamilton, Montana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 9.8% more expensive than Hamilton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $54,877 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Hamilton, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
59% more expensive in Salem
than in Hamilton, Montana
Hamilton, MT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Hamilton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher