Cost of Living Calculator - Merriam, Kansas vs Sweet Home, Oregon


The cost of living in Sweet Home, Oregon is 0.9% more expensive than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $100,852 in Sweet Home, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweet Home, Oregon is more expensive than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Sweet Home
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs Sweet Home, OR
Compared to Merriam, Sweet Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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