Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Southern Pines, North Carolina


The cost of living in Southern Pines, North Carolina is 2.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $73,242 in Southern Pines, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southern Pines, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
31% cheaper in Southern Pines
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Southern Pines, NC
Compared to Salem, Southern Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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