Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Ponchatoula, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ponchatoula, Louisiana is 9.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,117 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponchatoula, Louisiana is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Ponchatoula
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Ponchatoula, LA
Compared to Salem, Ponchatoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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