2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Salem, VA vs Middle Island, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Middle Island or is it cheaper to live in Salem?
- Middle Island is 72.9% more expensive than Salem.

Which city has more affordable housing, Middle Island or Salem?
- Middle Island housing costs are 72.2% more expensive than Salem housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Salem or is Health Care more affordable in Middle Island.
- Health related expenses are 12.7% more in Middle Island.
 Salem, VAMiddle Island, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock147.1100
 Food & Groceries98.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.2100
 Housing72.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$398,800$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock115.0100
 Miscellaneous124.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 10 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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Over 14 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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Reviews for Middle Island    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Suffolk County all of my life with the exception of 4 years in the Marines. It is basically a decent place. The problem is the school taxes, property  More

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Middle Village, Queens is surrounded by a large park called Juniper Valley  More

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