Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 12.9% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $124,210 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Salem
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher