Amesbury Town, MA vs Salem, MA

Amesbury Town is moderately more affordable than Salem, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Amesbury Town scores 125 compared to 134 for Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Salem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amesbury Town is $1,573/month compared to $1,800/month in Salem — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amesbury Town is more affordable at $475,400 median vs $497,400.

Median household income in Amesbury Town is $100,599 compared to $85,137 in Salem (+18.2%). Amesbury Town offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Amesbury Town spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Salem.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 49.9°F). Salem receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 40.9" in Amesbury Town.