Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Columbia, Kentucky


The cost of living in Columbia, Kentucky is 32.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,985 in Columbia, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Kentucky is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Columbia
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Columbia, KY
Compared to Salem, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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