Cost of Living Calculator - Merrill, Wisconsin vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 36.0% more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,396 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Merrill, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Salem
than in Merrill, Wisconsin
Merrill, WI vs Salem, OR
Compared to Merrill, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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