Lubbock, Texas vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 54.9% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $25,403 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Salem
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Lubbock, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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