Salem, Massachusetts vs. Kingston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, New York is 13.8% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,056 in Kingston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, New York is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Kingston
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Kingston, NY
Compared to Salem, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower