Maquoketa, Iowa vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 34.9% more expensive than Maquoketa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,186 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Maquoketa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Salem
than in Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa, IA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Maquoketa, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower