Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Davis, California


The cost of living in Davis, California is 23.2% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,400 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Davis
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Davis, CA
Compared to Salem, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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