Powers, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.3% more expensive than Powers, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,667 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Powers, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Powers, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Salem
than in Powers, Oregon
Powers, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Powers, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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