Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Alabama, New York


The cost of living in Alabama, New York is 22.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,721 in Alabama, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabama, New York is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Alabama
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Alabama, NY
Compared to Salem, Alabama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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