Salem, Massachusetts vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 7.2% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,800 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Salem, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.5% lower
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