Seattle, Washington vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 29.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $161,603 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Salem
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Seattle, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.8% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower