Lorton, Virginia vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 10.0% cheaper than Lorton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,996 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Lorton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Salem
than in Lorton, Virginia
Lorton, VA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Lorton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower