Salem, Massachusetts vs. Limerick, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Limerick, Maine is 21.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $17,371 in Limerick, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Limerick, Maine is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Limerick
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Limerick, ME
Compared to Salem, Limerick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower