Norfolk, Virginia vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 36.2% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,083 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Salem
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Norfolk, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher