Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Boone, North Carolina


The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 5.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,045 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Boone
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Boone, NC
Compared to Salem, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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