Salem, Oregon vs. New Castle, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Virginia is 20.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,697 in New Castle, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Virginia is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in New Castle
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. New Castle, VA
Compared to Salem, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher