Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Salt Lake City, Utah


The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 2.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,212 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Salem, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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