Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Blue Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Island, Illinois is 9.2% more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,577 in Blue Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Island, Illinois is more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
114% more expensive in Blue Island
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Blue Island, IL
Compared to Salisbury, Blue Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher