Sterlington, Louisiana vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 1.2% cheaper than Sterlington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,381 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterlington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Sterlington, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Salem
than in Sterlington, Louisiana
Sterlington, LA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Sterlington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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