Cities Similar to Salem, OR
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Salem, OR
1. Eugene, OR
177,899 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$470K
Rent estimate
$1,350/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Spokane, WA
230,176 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
95.0
Home value
$385K
Rent estimate
$1,195/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Vancouver, WA
196,442 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$463K
Rent estimate
$1,600/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Tacoma, WA
219,346 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
113.0
Home value
$560K
Rent estimate
$1,550/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Gresham, OR
110,685 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$467K
Rent estimate
$1,640/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Medford, OR
85,098 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$434K
Rent estimate
$1,260/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Anchorage, AK
291,538 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
125.0
Home value
$365K
Rent estimate
$1,325/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Beaverton, OR
96,945 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$477K
Rent estimate
$1,640/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Pasco, WA
80,038 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$411K
Rent estimate
$1,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Kennewick, WA
85,158 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$392K
Rent estimate
$1,315/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Salem
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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