Salem Metro Area, OH Cost of Living


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Salem cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
12.0% lower
than the Ohio average
Salem O Metro Area, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 12.0% higher than the average for Ohio.

Salem Metro Area, OH

Housing costs in Salem?
A typical home costs $126,200, which is 62.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.9% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salem costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Salem?
To live comfortably in Salem O Metro Area, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salem?
The cost of living in Salem, OH Metro Area is significantly lower than the US average. It has a Cost of Living index of 72.8, which is 28.2 points lower than the US average of 100. This lower cost of living can be attributed to its house median value being $126,200 - much lower than the US average of $338,100 - thus making it an affordable place to live in comparison.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalemOhioUnited States
  72.882.7100.0
  97.396.1100
  86.688.7100.0
  38.861.6100.0
  $126,200$197,000$338,100
  93.5%100.0%100.0%
  74.483.9100.0
  82.189.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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