Florence, Alabama vs. Salem, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Jersey is 8.7% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,345 in Salem, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Jersey is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Salem
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Salem, NJ
Compared to Florence, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher