Salem, Indiana vs. Beckley, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beckley, West Virginia is 13.6% cheaper than Salem, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,218 in Beckley, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beckley, West Virginia is cheaper than Salem, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Beckley
than in Salem, Indiana
Salem, IN vs. Beckley, WV
Compared to Salem, Beckley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher