Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Salem, North Carolina


The cost of living in Salem, North Carolina is 26.8% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $54,913 in Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Salem
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Salem, NC
Compared to Atlanta, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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