Nashua, New Hampshire vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 12.0% more expensive than Nashua, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $56,004 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Nashua, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Salem
than in Nashua, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Nashua, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower