Cary, North Carolina vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 9.6% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,754 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Salem
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Cary, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.2% higher
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