Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 17.1% cheaper than Hillsborough, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,454 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Hillsborough, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Salem
than in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough, NC vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Hillsborough, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower