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PORTLAND vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 22.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $25,523 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Salem
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs Salem, OR

Compared to Portland, Salem is:

Homeowner

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22.7% lower

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3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

26.0% lower

Health

2.4% higher

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Personal

15.7% lower

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