Salem, Oregon vs. Chelsea, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelsea, Alabama is 1.5% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,732 in Chelsea, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Alabama is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
31% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Chelsea, AL
Compared to Salem, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher