Salem, Virginia vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 50.8% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $206,592 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Portland
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Salem, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% higher
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  72.1% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher