Cost of Living Calculator - Lima, Ohio vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 40.9% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $105,668 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Salem
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs Salem, OR
Compared to Lima, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  536.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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