Franklin, Tennessee vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 36.6% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $31,697 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Salem
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Franklin, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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