Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Gretna, Louisiana


The cost of living in Gretna, Louisiana is 23.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,421 in Gretna, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gretna, Louisiana is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Gretna
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Gretna, LA
Compared to Salem, Gretna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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