Salem, Oregon vs. Long Beach, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, Washington is 18.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $123,047 in Long Beach, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, Washington is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Long Beach
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Long Beach, WA
Compared to Salem, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher