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


The cost of living in Hammond, Louisiana is 29.8% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,120 in Hammond, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Louisiana is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hammond
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Hammond, LA
Compared to Salem, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  52.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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