Helena, Montana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.0% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $109,199 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Salem
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Helena, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower