Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Tennessee vs Salem, Illinois


The cost of living in Salem, Illinois is 7.7% cheaper than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $46,149 in Salem, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Illinois is cheaper than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Salem
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs Salem, IL
Compared to Athens, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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