Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 15.4% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $19,448 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Salem
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Hillsboro, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower