Kearney, Nebraska vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 14.4% more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $102,972 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Salem
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Kearney, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  37.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower