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PORTLAND vs. SALEM
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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Salem, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is
11.7%
more expensive
than Portland, Maine.
You would need a salary of
$47,176
in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Salem
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Salem, MA
Compared to Portland, Salem is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.7% higher
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Food
3.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
25.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.5% higher
Commute
34.8% higher
Health
2.1% lower
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Personal
1.7% higher
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