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Salem, VA vs Bowers, DE

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When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

Lifestyle here is slow and easy. A great place to vacation, boat, fish, or just go to the beach. Close to Dover and attractions. Very relaxing and never a crowd on  More