Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 49.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,910 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Salem
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Las Cruces, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher