Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 38.2% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,670 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Salem
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Storm Lake, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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