Lenoir, North Carolina vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 55.7% more expensive than Lenoir, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,953 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lenoir, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Salem
than in Lenoir, North Carolina
Lenoir, NC vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Lenoir, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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