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SALEM vs. ROANOKE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Salem, Virginia vs. Roanoke, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is
4.9%
cheaper
than Salem, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$115,074
in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is
cheaper
than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Salem, Roanoke is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.9% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
3.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
8.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% lower
Commute
2.0% higher
Health
0.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.7% lower
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