Salem, Virginia vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 92.0% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $153,622 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in New York
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Salem, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.0% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  139.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher