Bellingham, Washington vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 1.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,731 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
52% more expensive in Salem
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Bellingham, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.5% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher