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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 20.9% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $30,224 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Salem
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs Salem, OR
Compared to Milwaukee, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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