Salem, Massachusetts vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 21.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,360 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Salem, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower