Cost of Living Calculator - Harlingen, Texas vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 44.8% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $108,638 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Salem
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs Salem, OR
Compared to Harlingen, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher

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