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


The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 33.6% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,800 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in New Bern
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs New Bern, NC
Compared to Salem, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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