Salem, Connecticut vs. Great Falls, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Virginia is 96.6% more expensive than Salem, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $98,301 in Great Falls, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Great Falls
than in Salem, Connecticut
Salem, CT vs. Great Falls, VA
Compared to Salem, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher