Salem, Oregon vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 24.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,744 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Salem, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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