Kinston, North Carolina vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 37.6% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,817 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Salem
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Kinston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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)
  195.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower