Medford, Oregon vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 22.2% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,095 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Salem
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Medford, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher