Harrisburg, North Carolina vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 16.5% cheaper than Harrisburg, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,730 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Harrisburg, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salem
than in Harrisburg, North Carolina
Harrisburg, NC vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Harrisburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher