Wise, Virginia vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 19.1% more expensive than Wise, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,566 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wise, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Wise, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Salem
than in Wise, Virginia
Wise, VA vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Wise, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher