Denver, Colorado vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 2.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,905 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Salem
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Denver, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher