Towson, Maryland vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 8.1% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,066 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Salem
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Towson, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher