Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 9.0% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,492 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Salem
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Wilmington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher