Olympia, Washington vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 5.4% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,681 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Salem
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Olympia, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.9% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher