Normal, Illinois vs. Salem, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 6.7% more expensive than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,812 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Salem
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs. Salem, VA
Compared to Normal, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower