Salem, Massachusetts vs. Lynn, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynn, Massachusetts is 1.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,360 in Lynn, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynn, Massachusetts is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Lynn
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Lynn, MA
Compared to Salem, Lynn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower