Salem, Massachusetts vs. Stoughton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stoughton, Wisconsin is 22.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,072 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stoughton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Stoughton
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Stoughton, WI
Compared to Salem, Stoughton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower