Salem, New Hampshire vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 3.3% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $48,346 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Cary
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Salem, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower