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Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 95.2% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $195,206 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Salem, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  95.2% higher
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  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.2% higher
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  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
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  Personal
  9.7% higher
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