What does housing cost in Salem in 2026?

Housing in Salem runs to about €1,131 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Salem?

Asking rent in Salem stands at 1,323 €/month.

What are property prices in Salem?

To buy in Salem, expect 382,400 €.

Cost of Living in Salem, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Salem — 2026

Salem has 176,666 residents and lies in Oregon. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,131 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 326,866 €. Median income is 61,458 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 22% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Salem

Rent

Median rent: 1,131 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 326,866 €

Income

Median household income: 61,458 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,364 €/year

Quality of life — Salem

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

32,9 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

14 %

Cities near Salem

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