Salem, Massachusetts vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 18.0% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,000 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Salem, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher