Salem, Virginia vs. Lake Mary, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mary, Florida is 25.4% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,049 in Lake Mary, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mary, Florida is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Lake Mary
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Lake Mary, FL
Compared to Salem, Lake Mary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower