Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Short Pump, Virginia


The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 5.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,832 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Short Pump
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Short Pump, VA
Compared to Salem, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher

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