Salem Metro Area, OR Cost of Living


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Salem cost of living score
104.7
More expensive
4.7% higher
than the US average
8.4% lower
than the Oregon average
Salem Ore Metro Area, Oregon gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.7% higher than the U.S. average and 8.4% higher than the average for Oregon.

Salem Metro Area, OR

Housing costs in Salem?
A typical home costs $414,500, which is 22.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.5% less expensive than the average Oregon home, at $468,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salem costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,520.

Can I afford Salem?
To live comfortably in Salem Ore Metro Area, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $79,560 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salem?
The cost of living in the Salem, OR Metro Area is 4.7% higher than the US average cost of living. This higher cost of living is also reflected in the median value of houses in this region - at $414,500 it is significantly higher than the national average house value of $338,100. While housing costs may be slightly more expensive than other areas, there are still many affordable options and the overall quality of life remains high throughout Salem and its surrounding metropolitan area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalemOregonUnited States
  104.7114.3100.0
  100.3100.4100
  92.894.6100.0
  125.7150.2100.0
  $414,500$468,400$338,100
  79.9%81.0%100.0%
  99.8107.1100.0
  107.6108.2100.0

   100=National Average

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