Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 6.1% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,280 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Salem
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Wilmington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower