Cost of Living Calculator - Buda, Texas vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 9.3% more expensive than Buda, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,118 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Buda, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Buda, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Salem
than in Buda, Texas
Buda, TX vs Salem, MA
Compared to Buda, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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