Asheville, North Carolina vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.1% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,658 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Salem
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Asheville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower