Cost of Living Calculator - Poplar, Montana vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 48.2% more expensive than Poplar, Montana.

You would need a salary of $74,115 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Poplar, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Poplar, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Salem
than in Poplar, Montana
Poplar, MT vs Salem, OR
Compared to Poplar, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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