Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Lorain, Ohio


The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 43.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,360 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lorain
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Lorain, OH
Compared to Salem, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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