Cost of Living Calculator - Huntsville, Alabama vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.9% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,450 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Salem
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs Salem, OR
Compared to Huntsville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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