Salem, Virginia vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 39.3% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,647 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Emerald Isle, NC
Compared to Salem, Emerald Isle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower