Salem, Oregon vs. Danbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Danbury, Connecticut is 15.5% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $86,646 in Danbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Danbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in Danbury
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Danbury, CT
Compared to Salem, Danbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher