Salem, Virginia vs. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 4.0% cheaper than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $110,416 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Salem, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower