Manhattan, Kansas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 20.0% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $96,038 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Salem
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Manhattan, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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