Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs St. Paul, Oregon


The cost of living in St. Paul, Oregon is 8.5% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,614 in St. Paul, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs St. Paul, OR
Compared to Salem, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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