Salem, Virginia vs. Van Wert, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Wert, Ohio is 20.4% cheaper than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,806 in Van Wert, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Wert, Ohio is cheaper than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Van Wert
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Van Wert, OH
Compared to Salem, Van Wert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower