Roswell, New Mexico vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 42.6% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $124,078 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Salem
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Roswell, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher