Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Groton, Connecticut


The cost of living in Groton, Connecticut is 15.6% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,200 in Groton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Groton, Connecticut is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Groton
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Groton, CT
Compared to Salem, Groton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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