Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 28.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,394 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Austin
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Austin, MN
Compared to Salem, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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