Yankton, South Dakota vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.0% more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $92,978 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Salem
than in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, SD vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Yankton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower