San Jose, California vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 45.2% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $137,093 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Salem
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to San Jose, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher