San Francisco, California vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 48.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $153,689 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Salem
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Salem, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  48.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
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  Personal
  8.9% lower
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