Palo Alto, California vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 79.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $10,143 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Salem
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Palo Alto, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  79.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
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  Personal
  3.7% lower
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