Eden, North Carolina vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 21.8% more expensive than Eden, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,988 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Eden, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Eden, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Salem
than in Eden, North Carolina
Eden, NC vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Eden, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher