Salem, Massachusetts vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 34.9% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,560 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Hammond
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Salem, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower