Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Salem, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, West Virginia is 11.8% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $44,078 in Salem, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, West Virginia is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Salem
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Salem, WV
Compared to Johnson City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher