Salem, Oregon vs. Monroe, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, North Carolina is 7.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,756 in Monroe, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Monroe
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Monroe, NC
Compared to Salem, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher