Salem, Oregon vs. Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, North Carolina is 21.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,111 in Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Salem, NC
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Salem, NC
Compared to Salem, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower