Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 25.0% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,524 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Salem
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Melrose, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower