Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,341 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Salem
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Pittsburgh, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower