Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 10.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,949 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Salem
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher