Salem, Oregon vs. Fossil, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fossil, Oregon is 23.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,129 in Fossil, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fossil, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fossil
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Fossil, OR
Compared to Salem, Fossil is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher