La Grande, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 21.9% more expensive than La Grande, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $79,238 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in La Grande, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than La Grande, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Salem
than in La Grande, Oregon
La Grande, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to La Grande, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower