Laurel, Mississippi vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 73.6% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $130,208 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Salem
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Laurel, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher