Cost of Living Calculator - Waynesville, North Carolina vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 4.4% more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,289 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Salem
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs Salem, OR
Compared to Waynesville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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