| | Salem, MA | Elgin, IL | United States |
| Overall | 131.5 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.0 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Health | 88.6 | 92.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 172.5 | 80.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $505,900 | $264,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 9,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.0 | 90.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 144.5 | 138.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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