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


The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 19.4% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,967 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Salem
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs Salem, VA
Compared to Tumwater, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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