Gardner, Massachusetts vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 11.6% cheaper than Gardner, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,209 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardner, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Gardner, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Salem
than in Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner, MA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Gardner, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower