Bothell, Washington vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 25.1% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,205 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Salem
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Bothell, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.0% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower