Salem, Massachusetts vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 88.8% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $94,400 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Wellesley
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Salem, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.8% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher