Salem, Massachusetts vs. Shapleigh, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shapleigh, Maine is 16.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $18,480 in Shapleigh, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shapleigh, Maine is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Shapleigh
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Shapleigh, ME
Compared to Salem, Shapleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower