Seattle, Washington vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 25.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $335,221 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Salem
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Seattle, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  54.5% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
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  Personal
  8.6% lower
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