Meridian, Idaho vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 5.5% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $105,485 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Salem
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Meridian, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher