Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Chapel Hill, North Carolina


The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 13.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $74,766 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Salem, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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