Salem, Oregon vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 19.9% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,039 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Salem, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher