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


The cost of living in Salem, West Virginia is 45.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $27,266 in Salem, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, West Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Salem
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Salem, WV
Compared to Portland, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  46.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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