Lynnwood, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 25.6% cheaper than Lynnwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $133,953 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynnwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Lynnwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Salem
than in Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lynnwood, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower