Cary, North Carolina vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 3.4% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,711 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Salem
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Cary, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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