Boston, Massachusetts vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 23.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,643 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Salem
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Boston, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower