Salina, Kansas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 37.4% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $27,490 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Salem
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Salina, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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