Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Astoria, Oregon


The cost of living in Astoria, Oregon is 18.1% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $122,885 in Astoria, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Astoria, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Astoria
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Astoria, OR
Compared to Salem, Astoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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