Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 10.1% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,581 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Salem
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Edwardsville, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower