What is a pro or con of living in Salem, Massachusettscompared to Ypsilanti, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Salem, Massachusetts copmared to Ypsilanti, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Ypsilanti, Michigan should increase to $65,377 in Salem, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

YPSILANTI vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 30.8% more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,377 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Salem
than in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Ypsilanti, MI vs. Salem, MA

Compared to Ypsilanti, Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

9.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.3% higher

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Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ypsilanti, MI vs. Salem, MA

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