Methuen Town, Massachusetts vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 2.2% cheaper than Methuen Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,881 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Methuen Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than Methuen Town, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
7% cheaper in Salem
than in Methuen Town, Massachusetts
Methuen Town, MA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Methuen Town, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher