Hampton, Virginia vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 42.0% more expensive than Hampton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,023 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hampton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Salem
than in Hampton, Virginia
Hampton, VA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Hampton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher