Salem, West Virginia vs. Maryland City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland City, Maryland is 52.5% more expensive than Salem, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,997 in Maryland City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland City, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Maryland City
than in Salem, West Virginia
Salem, WV vs. Maryland City, MD
Compared to Salem, Maryland City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  434.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  37.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher