Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs South Bend, Washington


The cost of living in South Bend, Washington is 21.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,308 in South Bend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Washington is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in South Bend
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs South Bend, WA
Compared to Salem, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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