Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 25.9% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,046 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salem
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower