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


The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 30.2% more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $97,663 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Medford
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs Medford, MA
Compared to Salem, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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