Salem, Virginia vs. Iron City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iron City, Tennessee is 23.0% cheaper than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,497 in Iron City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iron City, Tennessee is cheaper than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Iron City
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Iron City, TN
Compared to Salem, Iron City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower