Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 18.9% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $141,064 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Salem
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher