Salem, Oregon vs. Cambridge, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Idaho is 14.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,822 in Cambridge, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Idaho is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Cambridge, ID
Compared to Salem, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower