Salem, NE Cost of Living


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Salem cost of living score
72.3
Less expensive
27.7% lower
than the US average
17.7% lower
than the Nebraska average
Salem, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.7% lower than the U.S. average and 17.7% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Salem, NE

Housing costs in Salem?
A typical home costs $68,700, which is 79.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.9% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salem costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Salem?
To live comfortably in Salem, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $13,320 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salem?
Salem, NE is a relatively affordable town to live in, with the cost of living coming in at 8 percent lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly low – the median home value is just over $111,000. Other expenses like healthcare, groceries, and utilities are also quite competitive compared to other parts of the country. The overall cost of living in Salem makes it attractive for those looking for a comfortable place to call home without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalemNebraskaUnited States
  72.387.8100.0
  89.394.9100
  135.3131.3100.0
  14.570.3100.0
  $68,700$228,100$338,100
  100.3%95.0%100.0%
  67.976.1100.0
  116.1114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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