Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Porter, Washington


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

You would need a salary of $63,796 in Porter, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porter, Washington is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Porter
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Porter, WA
Compared to Salem, Porter 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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