Salem, VA Cost of Living


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Salem cost of living score
85.1
Less expensive
14.9% lower
than the US average
18.3% lower
than the Virginia average
Salem, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.9% lower than the U.S. average and 18.3% lower than the average for Virginia.

Salem, VA

Housing costs in Salem?
A typical home costs $260,300, which is 23.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.2% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salem costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 28.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Salem?
To live comfortably in Salem, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $50,040 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salem?
The cost of living in Salem, VA is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the state. The median home value is around $158,000 which is well below the national average of $184,700. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Salem would be around $600 per month while the national average for a one bedroom averages out to about $950. Groceries and utilities are also fairly inexpensive compared to the rest of the country. All in all, Salem is an affordable place to live and enjoy a quality lifestyle at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalemVirginiaUnited States
  85.1104.2100.0
  98.399.6100
  111.1103.1100.0
  72.2112.9100.0
  $260,300$343,200$338,100
  102.6%99.3%100.0%
  75.599.4100.0
  124.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

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Over 9 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 13 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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