Salem, Massachusetts vs. Brookings, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, Oregon is 17.5% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,240 in Brookings, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Brookings
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Brookings, OR
Compared to Salem, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower