Salem, Oregon vs. Pendleton, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pendleton, Oregon is 14.9% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $34,023 in Pendleton, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pendleton, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Pendleton
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Pendleton, OR
Compared to Salem, Pendleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher