Huntington, West Virginia vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 65.8% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,891 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in Salem
than in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, WV vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Huntington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher