Cost of Living Calculator - La Center, Washington vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.0% cheaper than La Center, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,982 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in La Center, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than La Center, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Salem
than in La Center, Washington
La_Center, WA vs Salem, OR
Compared to La_Center, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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