Cost of Living in Salem city, VA

Modeled annual cost: $45,870.

Median family income: $87,508.

Affordability Snapshot

VA County Median

$48,616

State Rank

78thMost expensive counties in VA out of 133See Virginia county rankings

Median Income

$87,508

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Salem city, VA.

$11,916 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,870

Per year

  • Transport:$11,916
  • Housing:$11,009
  • Taxes:$9,154
  • Healthcare:$4,839
  • Other Costs:$4,729
  • Food:$4,223
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Virginia

1Danville city, VA
$36,221
2Norton city, VA
$37,782
3Emporia city, VA
$39,854
4Martinsville city, VA
$40,151
5Smyth County, VA
$40,184

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