Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 18.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,016 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Salem
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Charlotte, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher