Cost of Living Calculator - Dallas, Texas vs Salem, North Carolina


The cost of living in Salem, North Carolina is 20.7% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,493 in Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salem
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs Salem, NC
Compared to Dallas, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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