McDonough, Georgia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 15.0% cheaper than McDonough, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $42,498 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in McDonough, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than McDonough, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Salem
than in McDonough, Georgia
Mcdonough, GA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Mcdonough, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher