Savannah, Georgia vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 41.4% more expensive than Savannah, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $70,701 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Savannah, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Savannah, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Salem
than in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, GA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Savannah, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher