Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Prairie City, Oregon


The cost of living in Prairie City, Oregon is 23.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,275 in Prairie City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairie City, Oregon is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Prairie City
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Prairie City, OR
Compared to Salem, Prairie City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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