Salem, Illinois vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 35.4% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,053 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Tucson
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Salem, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  33.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher