Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, Maine vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 20.0% more expensive than Durham, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,982 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Salem
than in Durham, Maine
Durham, ME vs Salem, MA
Compared to Durham, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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