Salem, New Hampshire vs. Rockland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockland, Maine is 30.9% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $41,476 in Rockland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockland, Maine is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Rockland
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Rockland, ME
Compared to Salem, Rockland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower