Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 15.4% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $132,733 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Salem
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher