Monroe, Louisiana vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 54.7% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $77,351 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Salem
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Monroe, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher