Salem, Illinois vs. Watertown, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, Tennessee is 42.1% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,537 in Watertown, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, Tennessee is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Watertown
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Watertown, TN
Compared to Salem, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  85.4% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher