Oxford, North Carolina vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 30.8% more expensive than Oxford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,928 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Oxford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Salem
than in Oxford, North Carolina
Oxford, NC vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Oxford, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower