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


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 8.7% more expensive than Eliot, Maine.

You would need a salary of $163,043 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Eliot, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Eliot, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Salem
than in Eliot, Maine
Eliot, ME vs Salem, MA
Compared to Eliot, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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