Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 12.5% more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $56,256 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Salem
than in Wallingford, Connecticut
Wallingford, CT vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Wallingford, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower