Irvine, California vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 34.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $52,082 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Salem
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Irvine, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher