Salem, North Carolina vs. Hamilton, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamilton, Montana is 16.5% more expensive than Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,240 in Hamilton, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamilton, Montana is more expensive than Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Hamilton
than in Salem, North Carolina
Salem, NC vs. Hamilton, MT
Compared to Salem, Hamilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher