Roanoke, Texas vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 20.2% more expensive than Roanoke, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,096 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Roanoke, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Salem
than in Roanoke, Texas
Roanoke, TX vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Roanoke, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher