Pullman, Washington vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 29.1% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,566 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Salem
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Pullman, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher