Quakertown, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 7.5% cheaper than Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,251 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Quakertown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Salem
than in Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Quakertown, PA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Quakertown, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower