South Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 27.7% more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $204,290 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Salem
than in South Hadley, Massachusetts
South Hadley, MA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to South Hadley, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher