Salem, Oregon vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 24.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,318 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Fairmont, WV
Compared to Salem, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher