Salem, MA vs Winthrop Town, MA

Salem is moderately more affordable than Winthrop Town, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Salem scores 134 compared to 146 for Winthrop Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winthrop Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Salem is $1,800/month compared to $1,909/month in Winthrop Town — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Salem is more affordable at $497,400 median vs $606,900.

Median household income in Salem is $85,137 compared to $106,357 in Winthrop Town (-20%). While Winthrop Town is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Salem spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Winthrop Town.