Norfolk, Virginia vs. Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, North Carolina is 12.7% cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,627 in Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salem
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Salem, NC
Compared to Norfolk, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower