Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 5.5% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $110,759 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Salem
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher