Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Roanoke, Virginia


The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 18.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $81,543 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Roanoke, VA
Compared to Salem, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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