Salem, Virginia vs. Concord, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Concord, California is 64.5% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,232 in Concord, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Concord, California is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Concord
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Concord, CA
Compared to Salem, Concord is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher