Southgate, Michigan vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 39.5% more expensive than Southgate, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,754 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Southgate, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Southgate, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Salem
than in Southgate, Michigan
Southgate, MI vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Southgate, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher