Cost of Living Calculator - Saginaw, Michigan vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 29.1% more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $96,854 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Saginaw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Salem
than in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, MI vs Salem, OR
Compared to Saginaw, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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