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Cost of Living in Salem, WV

57.3
Very Affordable · National average is 100

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$45,521
Median Income
$628/mo
Median Rent
$67,400
Median Home
1,873
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
60.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
50.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
61.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
57.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
55.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$490
est.
$553
est.
$628$804
est.
$917
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Salem with cities in the area

Clarksburg, WV
Very Affordable
66.2
Nutter Fort, WV
Very Affordable
71.4
Stonewood, WV
Very Affordable
74.9
Weston, WV
Very Affordable
64.1
Shinnston, WV
Very Affordable
72.6
Bridgeport, WV
Average
97.7
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