Hermiston, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.2% more expensive than Hermiston, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $100,942 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hermiston, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Hermiston, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Salem
than in Hermiston, Oregon
Hermiston, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Hermiston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher