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SALEM vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
49.8%
more expensive
than Salem, Oregon.
You would need a salary of
$179,766
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Boston
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Boston, MA
Compared to Salem, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.8% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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11.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
113.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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47.3% higher
Commute
37.1% higher
Health
3.3% lower
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Personal
35.3% higher
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