Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 9.4% more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,685 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Leicester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Salem
than in Leicester, Massachusetts
Leicester, MA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Leicester, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher