Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Muscatine, Iowa


The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 26.7% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,009 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Muscatine, IA
Compared to Salem, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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