Salem, Virginia vs. Middletown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, Connecticut is 16.9% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,171 in Middletown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, Connecticut is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Middletown
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Middletown, CT
Compared to Salem, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher