Salem, Massachusetts vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 25.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,320 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Dover
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Salem, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower