Omaha, Nebraska vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 2.2% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,886 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
12% cheaper in Salem
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Omaha, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher