Salem, Oregon vs. Bern, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bern, Kansas is 31.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,330 in Bern, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bern, Kansas is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Bern
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Bern, KS
Compared to Salem, Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher