Spanaway, Washington vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 27.3% cheaper than Spanaway, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,466 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanaway, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Spanaway, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Salem
than in Spanaway, Washington
Spanaway, WA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Spanaway, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.8% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower