Athens, West Virginia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 18.0% more expensive than Athens, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,508 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Athens, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Salem
than in Athens, West Virginia
Athens, WV vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Athens, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher