Salem, Massachusetts vs. Abbyville, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abbyville, Kansas is 41.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,480 in Abbyville, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abbyville, Kansas is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Abbyville
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Abbyville, KS
Compared to Salem, Abbyville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% lower
      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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower