Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Ayer, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Ayer, Massachusetts is 18.7% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $59,326 in Ayer, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ayer, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Ayer
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Ayer, MA
Compared to Salem, Ayer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.9% higher

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