Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 3.0% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $77,224 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
15% more expensive in Salem
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Salem, MA
Compared to Santa Maria, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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