Salem, Massachusetts vs. Oakland, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, New Jersey is 9.0% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,480 in Oakland, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, New Jersey is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Oakland
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Oakland, NJ
Compared to Salem, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher