Salem, Ohio vs. Mercer, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mercer, Pennsylvania is 4.0% more expensive than Salem, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $112,326 in Mercer, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mercer, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Salem, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Mercer
than in Salem, Ohio
Salem, OH vs. Mercer, PA
Compared to Salem, Mercer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher