Cost of Living Calculator - Acton, Massachusetts vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 31.8% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,166 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Salem
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Acton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower

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