| | Bedford, VA | Salem, VA | United States |
| Overall | 93.6 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Health | 104.6 | 111.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 64.4 | 72.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $218,900 | $260,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,680.0% | 10,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.0 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.8 | 124.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bedford 
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I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great!
I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on More
this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need More
Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama More
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I am looking for property in More
When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300 More
Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of More
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