Roanoke, Virginia vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 22.6% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,243 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Salem
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Roanoke, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher