Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, New Hampshire vs Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 36.8% more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $102,608 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Bedford
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs Bedford, MA
Compared to Salem, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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