Orem, Utah vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 28.1% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $39,520 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Effingham
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Orem, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% lower
      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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher