Oregon, Wisconsin vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 19.3% more expensive than Oregon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,637 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oregon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oregon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Salem
than in Oregon, Wisconsin
Oregon, WI vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Oregon, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher