Homer, Alaska vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 2.8% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,623 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
37% cheaper in Salem
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Homer, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower