Vancouver, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 13.2% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,034 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Salem
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Vancouver, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower