Cities Similar to Salem, WV
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Salem, WV
1. New Haven, WV
1,418 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$120K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Colfax, LA
1,391 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$121K
Rent estimate
$730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Olla, LA
1,297 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$119K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Coeburn, VA
1,562 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$109K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Clintwood, VA
1,337 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$110K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Willacoochee, GA
1,243 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$117K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Malone, FL
1,567 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$125K
Rent estimate
$740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Saltville, VA
1,779 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$112K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Bladenboro, NC
1,634 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$121K
Rent estimate
$710/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Warrenton, GA
1,875 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$118K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Salem
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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