Cost of Living Calculator - Orono, Maine vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 17.3% more expensive than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $87,975 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Salem
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs Salem, OR
Compared to Orono, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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