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SALEM vs. BOSTON
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Salem, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
22.7%
more expensive
than Salem, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$171,808
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Boston
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Salem, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.7% higher
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Renter
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Food
3.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
54.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.9% higher
Commute
28.0% higher
Health
1.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
17.6% higher
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