Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Budd Lake, New Jersey


The cost of living in Budd Lake, New Jersey is 1.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,929 in Budd Lake, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Budd Lake, New Jersey is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Budd Lake
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Budd Lake, NJ
Compared to Salem, Budd Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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