Vancouver, Washington vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $37,203 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Salem
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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