Salem, Massachusetts vs. Eliot, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eliot, Maine is 8.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,000 in Eliot, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eliot, Maine is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Eliot
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Eliot, ME
Compared to Salem, Eliot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower