Salem, Oregon vs. Lake Odessa, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Odessa, Michigan is 17.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $123,926 in Lake Odessa, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Odessa, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Odessa
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Lake Odessa, MI
Compared to Salem, Lake Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher