Tempe, Arizona vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 9.1% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,112 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Salem
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Tempe, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% lower
      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)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower