Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Virginia vs Oak Ridge, North Carolina


The cost of living in Oak Ridge, North Carolina is 23.5% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,740 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs Oak_Ridge, NC
Compared to Salem, Oak_Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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