Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Dexter, Maine


The cost of living in Dexter, Maine is 33.8% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,621 in Dexter, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dexter, Maine is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Dexter
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Dexter, ME
Compared to Salem, Dexter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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