Ida Grove, Iowa vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 39.7% more expensive than Ida Grove, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,895 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Ida Grove, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Salem
than in Ida Grove, Iowa
Ida Grove, IA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Ida Grove, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower