Salem, Oregon vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 5.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,745 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Salem, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher