Cost of Living Calculator - New Bern, North Carolina vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 50.6% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,301 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Salem
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs Salem, MA
Compared to New Bern, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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