Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Salem, West Virginia


The cost of living in Salem, West Virginia is 24.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,801 in Salem, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, West Virginia is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salem
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Salem, WV
Compared to Houston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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