Salem, Oregon vs. Beaverton, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaverton, Oregon is 21.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,106 in Beaverton, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaverton, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Beaverton
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Beaverton, OR
Compared to Salem, Beaverton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher