Salem, Oregon vs. Payson, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payson, Utah is 7.1% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,564 in Payson, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payson, Utah is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Payson
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Payson, UT
Compared to Salem, Payson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher