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


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 4.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $105 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Durham
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Durham, NC
Compared to Salem, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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