Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, Kansas vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 19.5% more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,718 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Valley Center, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Salem
than in Valley Center, Kansas
Valley Center, KS vs Salem, OR
Compared to Valley Center, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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