Cost of Living Calculator - Covington, Louisiana vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 26.9% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $253,807 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Salem
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs Salem, MA
Compared to Covington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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