Salem, Virginia vs. Culpeper, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Culpeper, Virginia is 26.0% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,984 in Culpeper, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Culpeper, Virginia is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Culpeper
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Culpeper, VA
Compared to Salem, Culpeper is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower