Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Chesapeake, Virginia


The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 17.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,980 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Salem, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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