St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.9% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,197 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Salem
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Salem, OR
Compared to St. Paul, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower