Cortland, New York vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 59.6% more expensive than Cortland, New York.

You would need a salary of $92,593 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortland, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cortland, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Salem
than in Cortland, New York
Cortland, NY vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Cortland, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher