Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Salem, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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