Salem, Oregon vs. Flint, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flint, Michigan is 30.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,222 in Flint, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flint, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Flint
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Flint, MI
Compared to Salem, Flint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher