Eldersburg, Maryland vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 0.6% more expensive than Eldersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $123,897 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Eldersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Eldersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Salem
than in Eldersburg, Maryland
Eldersburg, MD vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Eldersburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher