Paducah, Kentucky vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.5% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $56,073 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Salem
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Paducah, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher