Salem, Massachusetts vs. Danbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Danbury, Connecticut is 5.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,320 in Danbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Danbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Danbury
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Danbury, CT
Compared to Salem, Danbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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