Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Ocean City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 18.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,260 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Ocean City, MD
Compared to Salem, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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