Salem, Oregon vs. Ontario, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, Oregon is 20.9% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,551 in Ontario, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ontario
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Ontario, OR
Compared to Salem, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower