State College, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 12.5% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,588 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Salem
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to State College, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher