Covington, Virginia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 28.2% more expensive than Covington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,088 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Covington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Salem
than in Covington, Virginia
Covington, VA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Covington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher