What is a pro or con of living in Fayetteville, North Carolinacompared to Salem, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Fayetteville.

What salary do I need to live in Fayetteville, North Carolina copmared to Salem, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Salem, New Hampshire could decrease to $34,775 in Fayetteville, 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. FAYETTEVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Salem, New Hampshire vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 30.4% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $34,775 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Salem, New Hampshire

Salem, NH vs. Fayetteville, NC

Compared to Salem, Fayetteville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.8% lower

Commute

20.4% lower

Health

37.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Salem, New Hampshire vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Salem, NH vs. Fayetteville, NC

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