Salem, MA Cost of Living


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Salem cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Salem, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Salem, MA

Housing costs in Salem?
A typical home costs $505,900, which is 49.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.2% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Salem costs $2,190 per month, which is 53.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Salem?
To live comfortably in Salem, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $96,840 for a family, and $71,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Salem?
The cost of living in Salem, MA is slightly higher than the national average. The median household income in Salem is $55,319 and the median home value is $369,200. The average price for a one-bedroom apartment in Salem is around $1,400 a month. Groceries, transportation, and utilities are also slightly more expensive than the national average. The overall cost of living in Salem allows residents to enjoy an upscale lifestyle with access to high quality shops, restaurants, and activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSalemMassachusettsUnited States
  131.5127.5100.0
  108108.9100
  88.690.2100.0
  172.5175.0100.0
  $505,900$557,300$338,100
  106.3%112.9%100.0%
  103.0107.9100.0
  144.5147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've been in Salem, Massachusetts for a year now because it brought me up here for my husband's job. Salem may be a great place to visit during Halloween but other  More

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Over 11 years ago

My husband and I move to Salem, MA from Long Island NY five years ago and we love it! We kept on visiting for Halloween and we just decided to move here for the hell of  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are family friendly, albeit strange. We celebrate Halloween for a month. Check out the Haunted Happenings  More

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