Salem, Virginia vs. Brevard, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brevard, North Carolina is 4.8% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,392 in Brevard, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brevard, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Brevard
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Brevard, NC
Compared to Salem, Brevard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower