Salem, Massachusetts vs. Saratoga, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, New York is 20.7% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,640 in Saratoga, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, New York is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Saratoga
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Saratoga, NY
Compared to Salem, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower