Springfield, Illinois vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 35.8% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,324 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Salem
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Springfield, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher