Cost of Living Calculator - Tukwila, Washington vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 21.5% cheaper than Tukwila, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,823 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tukwila, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Tukwila, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Salem
than in Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, WA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Tukwila, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower

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