Salem, Oregon vs. Granite City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 28.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $35,986 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Granite City
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Granite City, IL
Compared to Salem, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher