Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Virginia vs Frederick, Maryland


The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 24.3% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,130 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Frederick
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs Frederick, MD
Compared to Salem, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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