Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, Illinois vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 19.5% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $143,405 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Salem
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs Salem, MA
Compared to Cary, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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