Shakopee, Minnesota vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 18.7% more expensive than Shakopee, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,354 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Shakopee, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Salem
than in Shakopee, Minnesota
Shakopee, MN vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Shakopee, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher