Salem, Massachusetts vs. Hanover, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hanover, New Hampshire is 12.1% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,060 in Hanover, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hanover, New Hampshire is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Hanover
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Hanover, NH
Compared to Salem, Hanover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower