Cost of Living Calculator - Hampden, Maine vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.5% more expensive than Hampden, Maine.

You would need a salary of $78,083 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampden, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Hampden, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Salem
than in Hampden, Maine
Hampden, ME vs Salem, OR
Compared to Hampden, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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