What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Salem, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Salem, Virginia?

A salary of $65,000 in Salem, Virginia should increase to $73,810 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SALEM vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Salem, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 13.6% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,810 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Salem, Virginia

Salem, VA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Salem, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

29.4% higher

Health

14.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Salem, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Salem, VA vs. Charlotte, NC

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