Sioux Center, Iowa vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 20.3% more expensive than Sioux Center, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,247 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Sioux Center, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Salem
than in Sioux Center, Iowa
Sioux Center, IA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Sioux Center, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower