Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs West Jefferson, North Carolina


The cost of living in West Jefferson, North Carolina is 15.9% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,053 in West Jefferson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Jefferson, North Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in West Jefferson
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs West Jefferson, NC
Compared to Salem, West Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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