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PORTLAND vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Salem, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 5.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $113,293 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Salem
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs Salem, MA

Compared to Portland, Salem is:

Homeowner

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5.6% lower

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4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.0% higher

Commute

20.7% lower

Health

2.2% lower

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Personal

3.0% lower

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