Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Salem, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New York is 19.4% cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,287 in Salem, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New York is cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salem
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Salem, NY
Compared to Carrboro, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower