Cost of Living Calculator - Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 7.8% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,819 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Salem
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs Salem, MA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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