Tempe, Arizona vs. New Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Salem, Massachusetts is 14.9% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,540 in New Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in New Salem
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. New Salem, MA
Compared to Tempe, New Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher