Is private school cheaper in Concord or Salem?

Salem has lower average private school tuition at $12,400/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. That's $5,600/year less, or $72,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Salem over Concord?

Average tuition in Salem is $5,600/year less than Concord. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $72,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,700/year in Concord, $8,400/year in Salem.

How do Concord and Salem private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Concord averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average). Salem averages $12,400/year ($50 above average).

Private School Cost: Concord vs Salem

Salem averages $5,600/year less for private school (45% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $72,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Salem is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,400/year vs $18,000/year in Concord. Religious schools run $8,400/year on the low end.

Concord

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Salem

$12,400

avg tuition/year

$50 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Concord	Salem	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,000/yr	$12,400/yr	+$5,600
Religious Schools	$11,700/yr	$8,400/yr	+$3,300
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$25,000/yr	+$10,100
Elementary (K-5)	$15,300/yr	$10,500/yr	+$4,800
Middle School (6-8)	$18,000/yr	$12,400/yr	+$5,600
High School (9-12)	$21,600/yr	$14,900/yr	+$6,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Concord

$234,000

Salem

$161,200

Choosing Salem saves $72,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $145,600.

Sample Schools

Concord

De La Salle High School (Concord)

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Carondelet High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/yr

Salem

Salem Academy (OR)

Christian · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Blanchet Catholic School (Salem)

Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.