Columbus, Wisconsin vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 4.1% cheaper than Columbus, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,511 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Columbus, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Salem
than in Columbus, Wisconsin
Columbus, WI vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Columbus, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher