Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 13.4% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,283 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Salem
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey_City, NJ vs Salem, MA
Compared to Jersey_City, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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