Boston, Massachusetts vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 18.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $97,784 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Salem
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Boston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower