Salem, Oregon vs. Vassalboro, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vassalboro, Maine is 12.1% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $87,891 in Vassalboro, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vassalboro, Maine is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Vassalboro
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Vassalboro, ME
Compared to Salem, Vassalboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher