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2026 Compare Cities Economy:
Salem, VA vs Lafayette, VA

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- Household income in Lafayette, is 56% less than it is in Salem and is 134% below the National Average.
- Salem unemployment rate is 4.6%.
- Lafayette unemployment rate is 3.9%.
 Salem, VALafayette, VAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$36,244  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$29,452$69,021
Family Median Income$84,224 85028
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 10 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 11 years ago

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

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 15 years ago

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

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