2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Salem, IN vs Jeffersonville, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Jeffersonville or is it cheaper to live in Salem?
- Jeffersonville is 6.7% more expensive than Salem.

Which city has more affordable housing, Jeffersonville or Salem?
- Jeffersonville housing costs are 39.1% more expensive than Salem housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Salem or is Health Care more affordable in Jeffersonville.
- Health related expenses are 3.1% more in Jeffersonville.
 Salem, INJeffersonville, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.5100
 Food & Groceries93.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.3100
 Housing45.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$217,400$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock91.4100
 Miscellaneous68.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Salem is a rural community which has grown tremendously in the past thirty years, although still very much a small town. Most people may not actually KNOW you, but will  More

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Reviews for Jeffersonville    2 Reviews

This high school has seen its fair share of issues. Unless your child is in honors classes your child may be not get the education you are hoping for. Teachers don't  More

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Over 15 years ago

As a teacher in the local school system I have seen some excellent Elementary Schools in this area. If you are looking for schools that will provide your child a loving,  More

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