Salem, Massachusetts vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 37.8% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,680 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Silver City
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Salem, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower