Easthampton Town, MA vs Salem, MA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Easthampton Town is 25.1% cheaper than Salem. With a cost index of 100 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Easthampton Town to Salem should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Easthampton Town is $1,192/month compared to $1,800/month in Salem — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Easthampton Town is more affordable at $343,800 median vs $497,400.

Median household income in Easthampton Town is $72,925 compared to $85,137 in Salem (-14.3%). The higher salaries in Salem partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Easthampton Town spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Salem.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 49.9°F). Easthampton Town receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 44.9" in Salem.