Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 57.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $260,391 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Arlington
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Salem, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher

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