Longmeadow, MA vs Salem, MA

Longmeadow is moderately more affordable than Salem, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Longmeadow scores 119 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 Longmeadow is $1,650/month compared to $1,800/month in Salem — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longmeadow is more affordable at $425,800 median vs $497,400.

Median household income in Longmeadow is $144,639 compared to $85,137 in Salem (+69.9%). Longmeadow offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Longmeadow spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Salem.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 49.9°F). Longmeadow receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 44.9" in Salem.