Salem, Massachusetts vs. Bucksport, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bucksport, Maine is 29.9% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $15,418 in Bucksport, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bucksport, Maine is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Bucksport
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Bucksport, ME
Compared to Salem, Bucksport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower