Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Lower Merion, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania is 65.4% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $124,072 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lower Merion, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Lower Merion
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Lower_Merion, PA
Compared to Salem, Lower_Merion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher

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