Salem, Virginia vs. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 17.8% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,884 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Fuquay-Varina
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Fuquay Varina, NC
Compared to Salem, Fuquay Varina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower