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


The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 25.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,824 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Salem
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Salem, VA
Compared to Tacoma, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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