Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.2% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,592 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
48% more expensive in Salem
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower