Riverside, California vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 6.8% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $46,607 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Salem
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Riverside, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher