Lowell, Arkansas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.5% more expensive than Lowell, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $56,763 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Lowell, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Salem
than in Lowell, Arkansas
Lowell, AR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lowell, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower