Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Brooklyn, New York


The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 47.8% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $110,820 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Salem, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  44.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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