Cost of Living Calculator - Lower Merion, Pennsylvania vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 39.6% cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,336 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Salem
than in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion, PA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Lower Merion, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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