Montclair, New Jersey vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 27.5% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,253 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Salem
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Montclair, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower