Salem, Massachusetts vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 30.9% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,560 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbus
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Salem, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower