Salem, Massachusetts vs. Ashland, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, New Hampshire is 28.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,840 in Ashland, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, New Hampshire is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ashland
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Ashland, NH
Compared to Salem, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower