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Salem, VA vs Palmyra, VA

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Highlights
- Household income in Palmyra, is 0% more than it is in Salem and is % the National Average.
- Salem unemployment rate is 4.6%.
- Palmyra unemployment rate is 4.4%.
 Salem, VAPalmyra, VAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.8%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 Income66472 69021
Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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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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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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