Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Salem, Virginia


The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 25.9% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $170,414 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salem
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Salem, VA
Compared to Meridian, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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