Salem, Missouri vs. Ellijay, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellijay, Georgia is 28.0% more expensive than Salem, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $127,973 in Ellijay, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellijay, Georgia is more expensive than Salem, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Ellijay
than in Salem, Missouri
Salem, MO vs. Ellijay, GA
Compared to Salem, Ellijay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher