Bedford, Virginia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 4.5% more expensive than Bedford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,488 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Bedford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Salem
than in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, VA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Bedford, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher