Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 0.9% cheaper than Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,549 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Salem
than in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
Castle Shannon, PA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Castle Shannon, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher