Salem, New Hampshire vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 24.8% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $56,425 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Detroit
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Salem, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower