Salem, Oregon vs. Smiths Station, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smiths Station, Alabama is 12.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,848 in Smiths Station, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smiths Station, Alabama is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Smiths Station
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Smiths Station, AL
Compared to Salem, Smiths Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher