Pagosa Springs, Colorado vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 26.5% more expensive than Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $94,889 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pagosa Springs, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
41% more expensive in Salem
than in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Pagosa Springs, CO vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Pagosa Springs, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher