North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 21.9% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,952 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Salem
than in North Kansas City, Missouri
North Kansas City, MO vs. Salem, OR
Compared to North Kansas City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower