Richmond, Virginia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 8.6% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,659 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Salem
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Richmond, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower