Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, New York vs Arlington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 103.3% more expensive than Salem, New York.

You would need a salary of $101,663 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Arlington
than in Salem, New York
Salem, NY vs Arlington, MA
Compared to Salem, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.3% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  536.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher

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