Norton Shores, Michigan vs. Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, North Carolina is 8.8% cheaper than Norton Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $89,270 in Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Norton Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Norton Shores, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Salem
than in Norton Shores, Michigan
Norton Shores, MI vs. Salem, NC
Compared to Norton Shores, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  52.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower