Massillon, OH vs Salem, OH

Salem is moderately more affordable than Massillon, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Massillon scores 68 compared to 63 for Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Massillon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Massillon is $846/month compared to $771/month in Salem — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Salem is more affordable at $117,400 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Massillon is $55,308 compared to $50,250 in Salem (+10.1%). While Massillon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Massillon spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Salem.