Cost of Living Calculator - Dedham, Massachusetts vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 13.7% cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,163 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Salem
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs Salem, MA
Compared to Dedham, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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