Gallatin, Tennessee vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 21.7% more expensive than Gallatin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $60,857 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gallatin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Salem
than in Gallatin, Tennessee
Gallatin, TN vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Gallatin, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher