Salem, Oregon vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 4.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $78,589 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Eugene
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Salem, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher