Hamilton Square, New Jersey vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 16.1% more expensive than Hamilton Square, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $58,032 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton Square, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hamilton Square, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Salem
than in Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Hamilton Square, NJ vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Hamilton Square, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher