Brevard, North Carolina vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 35.9% more expensive than Brevard, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,902 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brevard, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Brevard, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Salem
than in Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard, NC vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Brevard, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher