Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 64.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $191,152 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Queens
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Queens, NY
Compared to Salem, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.5% higher
  Commute
  96.1% higher
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher

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