Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 49.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $148,987 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Salem
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher