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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Connecticut vs Salem, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 17.9% more expensive than Portland, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $58,978 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Connecticut.
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• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Salem
than in Portland, Connecticut
Portland, CT vs Salem, MA
Compared to Portland, Salem is:
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  17.9% higher
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  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
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  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
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  Personal
  1.6% lower
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