Cost of Living Calculator - Stafford, Texas vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.2% more expensive than Stafford, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,419 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Stafford, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Salem
than in Stafford, Texas
Stafford, TX vs Salem, OR
Compared to Stafford, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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