Houston, Texas vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 8.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,452 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Salem
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Houston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  8.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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