Macon, Georgia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 14.6% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $85,966 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Salem
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Macon, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher