Cost of Living Calculator - Murray, Kentucky vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.2% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,259 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Salem
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs Salem, OR
Compared to Murray, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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