Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 4.3% more expensive than Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,138 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Salem
than in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Jersey Shore, PA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Jersey Shore, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher