Helper, Utah vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.5% more expensive than Helper, Utah.

You would need a salary of $66,754 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Helper, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Helper, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Salem
than in Helper, Utah
Helper, UT vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Helper, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher