Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.8% cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,075 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Salem
than in Oak Harbor, Washington
Oak Harbor, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Oak Harbor, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower