Salem, Arkansas vs. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is 5.8% cheaper than Salem, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $47,115 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salem, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Tamaqua
than in Salem, Arkansas
Salem, AR vs. Tamaqua, PA
Compared to Salem, Tamaqua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher