Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 18.1% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,460 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Salem, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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