What is a pro or con of living in Salem, Oregoncompared to Melvindale, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 252% more expensive in Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Salem, Oregon copmared to Melvindale, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Melvindale, Michigan should increase to $61,538 in Salem, Oregon (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MELVINDALE vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Melvindale, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 23.1% more expensive than Melvindale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,538 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Melvindale, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Melvindale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Salem
than in Melvindale, Michigan

Melvindale, MI vs. Salem, OR

Compared to Melvindale, Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

324.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.9% lower

Commute

29.6% lower

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Melvindale, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

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Melvindale, MI vs. Salem, OR

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