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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 27.7% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $95,764 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Salem
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs Salem, OR
Compared to Owensboro, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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