Salem, Oregon vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 21.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,502 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Salem, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher