Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Washington vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 12.5% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,761 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Salem
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Mount Vernon, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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