Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 10.9% more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $83,185 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Salem
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills, MI vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Rochester Hills, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher