| | Salem, VA | Staunton, VA | United States |
| Overall | 85.1 | 79.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.3 | 96.6 | 100 |
| Health | 111.1 | 102.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 72.2 | 68.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $260,300 | $260,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,260.0% | 9,490.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 75.5 | 65.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 124.7 | 118.7 | 100 |
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Summer in Staunton is the place to be for classical music lovers. Violins can be heard throughout July when students from all over the world convene for the Heifetz More
Staunton has lots of small town charm, especially in the historic downtown area, which seems to be featured often in various Top 10 lists. More
Staunton is a charming town of about 22,000 in the Shenandoah Valley about midway up I-81 in Virginia. There is a small downtown that has been revitalized. Numerous More
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