Prescott, Arizona vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 16.1% cheaper than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,899 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Salem
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Prescott, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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