Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 13.5% cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,251 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Peru
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Peru, IL
Compared to Salisbury, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher