Wilmington, Delaware vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 25.9% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $62,941 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Salem
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Wilmington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher