Salem, Virginia vs. Marietta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 27.7% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,838 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Marietta
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Marietta, GA
Compared to Salem, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher