Bellingham, Massachusetts vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 2.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,419 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than Bellingham, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Salem
than in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham, MA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Bellingham, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower