Salem, New Hampshire vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 10.7% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $44,656 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Manchester
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Salem, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher