Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Saginaw, Michigan


The cost of living in Saginaw, Michigan is 22.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $58,097 in Saginaw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saginaw, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Saginaw
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Saginaw, MI
Compared to Salem, Saginaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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