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


The cost of living in Stafford, Oregon is 65.0% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $160,089 in Stafford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Stafford
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Stafford, OR
Compared to Salem, Stafford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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