McAlester, Oklahoma vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 43.8% more expensive than McAlester, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $71,910 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than McAlester, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Salem
than in McAlester, Oklahoma
Mcalester, OK vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Mcalester, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher