Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Congress, Arizona


The cost of living in Congress, Arizona is 4.1% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,948 in Congress, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Congress, Arizona is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Congress
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Congress, AZ
Compared to Salem, Congress is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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