Durham, New Hampshire vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 7.9% more expensive than Durham, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $53,926 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Durham, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Salem
than in Durham, New Hampshire
Durham, NH vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Durham, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher