Lansing, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 30.3% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,140 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Salem
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lansing, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower