Champaign, Illinois vs. Salem, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Ohio is 5.4% cheaper than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,285 in Salem, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Ohio is cheaper than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Salem
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Salem, OH
Compared to Champaign, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher