Beaver Dam, Wisconsin vs. Marion, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Illinois is 2.8% cheaper than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,589 in Marion, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Illinois is cheaper than Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Marion
than in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam, WI vs. Marion, IL
Compared to Beaver Dam, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower