Fredericksburg, Virginia vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 15.5% more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,763 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Salem
than in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Fredericksburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher