Wichita, Kansas vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 25.5% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $47,686 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Salem
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Wichita, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower