Salem, New Hampshire vs. Spring Lake, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spring Lake, North Carolina is 29.9% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $35,073 in Spring Lake, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring Lake, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Spring Lake
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Spring Lake, NC
Compared to Salem, Spring Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower