Prineville, Oregon vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 10.2% more expensive than Prineville, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $33,068 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Prineville, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Prineville, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Salem
than in Prineville, Oregon
Prineville, OR vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Prineville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower