Salem, Massachusetts vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 16.1% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $174,120 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Herndon
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Salem, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher