Richmond, Virginia vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 30.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $104,058 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Salem
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Richmond, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher