Salem, Oregon vs. Garfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garfield, New Jersey is 24.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,402 in Garfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Garfield
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Garfield, NJ
Compared to Salem, Garfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher