Salisbury, Connecticut vs. Salem, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Connecticut is 22.7% cheaper than Salisbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $38,632 in Salem, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Connecticut is cheaper than Salisbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Salem
than in Salisbury, Connecticut
Salisbury, CT vs. Salem, CT
Compared to Salisbury, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower