Cities Similar to Salem, MA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Salem, MA
1. Marlborough, MA
41,179 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$563K
Rent estimate
$2,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Kearny, NJ
39,370 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$572K
Rent estimate
$2,290/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Freeport, NY
43,756 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$642K
Rent estimate
$2,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Everett, MA
50,318 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$618K
Rent estimate
$2,320/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Revere, MA
57,954 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$601K
Rent estimate
$2,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Hempstead, NY
58,225 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$625K
Rent estimate
$2,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Chelsea, MA
38,319 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$516K
Rent estimate
$2,210/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Annapolis, MD
40,552 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$595K
Rent estimate
$1,810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Peabody, MA
54,056 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$677K
Rent estimate
$2,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Burlington, VT
44,528 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$549K
Rent estimate
$1,810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Salem
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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