Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Stem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stem, North Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,258 in Stem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stem, North Carolina is cheaper than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Stem
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Stem, NC
Compared to Norristown, Stem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower