Greenville, North Carolina vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 48.5% more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,290 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Salem
than in Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, NC vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Greenville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher