Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Salem, Virginia


The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 47.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,243 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Salem
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Salem, VA
Compared to Seattle, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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