Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Spring Arbor, Michigan


The cost of living in Spring Arbor, Michigan is 12.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,750 in Spring Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Spring Arbor
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Spring Arbor, MI
Compared to Salem, Spring Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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