Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 23.8% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $167,158 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Salem
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Greensboro, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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