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


The cost of living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is 26.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $126,759 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Chelsea, MA
Compared to Salem, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.6% higher

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