Bloomington, Illinois vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 24.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,709 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Salem
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Bloomington, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower