Cost of Living Calculator - Wise, Virginia vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 38.9% more expensive than Wise, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,471 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Wise, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Wise, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Salem
than in Wise, Virginia
Wise, VA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Wise, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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