Salem, New Hampshire vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 41.9% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $29,050 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Decatur
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Salem, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower