Salem, Oregon vs. Twin Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twin Falls, Idaho is 11.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,172 in Twin Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twin Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Twin Falls
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Twin Falls, ID
Compared to Salem, Twin Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher