Cost of Living Calculator - Plainview, New York vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 38.4% cheaper than Plainview, New York.

You would need a salary of $30,806 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Plainview, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salem
than in Plainview, New York
Plainview, NY vs Salem, OR
Compared to Plainview, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% lower
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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