Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Elsmere, Delaware


The cost of living in Elsmere, Delaware is 9.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,905 in Elsmere, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elsmere, Delaware is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Elsmere
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Elsmere, DE
Compared to Salem, Elsmere is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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