Salem, New Hampshire vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 6.0% more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $53,011 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
17% more expensive in Salem, MA
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Salem, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower