Louisville, Kentucky vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 14.2% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $106,167 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Salem
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Louisville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower