Salem, Virginia vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 19.6% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,795 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Salem, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher