Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, New Jersey vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 53.4% more expensive than Salem, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $153,418 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Portland
than in Salem, New Jersey
Salem, NJ vs Portland, OR
Compared to Salem, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,244.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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