Lewistown, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 65.8% more expensive than Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,891 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lewistown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Salem
than in Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Lewistown, PA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Lewistown, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher