Salem, Oregon vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 20.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $59,546 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Salem, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher