Cost of Living Calculator - Brooklyn, New York vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 32.3% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,374 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Salem
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs Salem, MA
Compared to Brooklyn, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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