Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Merlin, Oregon


The cost of living in Merlin, Oregon is 8.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,004 in Merlin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merlin, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Merlin
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Merlin, OR
Compared to Salem, Merlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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