Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 16.5% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $150,345 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Salem
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Salem, OR
Compared to Laurel, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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