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BOSTON vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 33.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,377 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Salem
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs Salem, OR

Compared to Boston, Salem is:

Homeowner

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33.2% lower

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Food

10.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.1% lower

Commute

27.1% lower

Health

3.5% higher

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Personal

26.1% lower

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