Fort Worth, Texas vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 24.8% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,375 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Salem
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Fort Worth, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher