Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs West Plains, Missouri


The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 29.2% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,400 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in West Plains
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs West Plains, MO
Compared to Salem, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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